JLG M4069 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision is
obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away
from machine during all driving operations.
• Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit travel
speed according to conditions of ground surface, conges-
tion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other fac-
tors causing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When
driving in high speed, switch to low speed before stopping.
Travel grades in low speed only.
• Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close quarters
or when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles
from striking or interfering with operating controls and per-
sons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s presence.
Disconnect power to overhead cranes. Barricade floor area
if necessary.
• Avoid operating over ground personnel. Warn personnel
not to work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Position
barricades on floor as necessary.
1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or
hauling.
• This machine should not be towed, except in the event of
emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unload-
ing. Refer to emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of
tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of ade-
quate capacity.
• Refer to Section 4 for lifting information.